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The Echo Hub might look like a smart display, but it actually falls into a category of smart home products known as smart control panels. Unlike smart displays, which are jack-of-all-trades entertainment hubs, control panels are designed to give you enhanced control over the rest of your smart home. That’s an important distinction, and it’s one of the main differences between the Echo Hub and Echo Show 15. But is the Echo Hub or Echo Show 15 better for your smart home? Here’s everything you need to know before making a purchase. Pricing and design The Echo Hub costs $180…

Some 484 inmates in Sharjah will be released this Ramadan, thanks to a pardon by the emirate’s Ruler, Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi. These prisoners were granted the clemency after meeting certain conditions, including good conduct. Maj-Gen Saif Al Zari Al Shamsi, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, thanked the Sheikh Dr Sultan for the gesture and expressed hope that it can help the prisoners lead a good, productive life. The move, he added, was also meant to bring happiness to the convicts’ families during the holy month. Sharjah was the third to announce a pardon for this Ramadan. Earlier…

Pakistani security forces on Friday killed four terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in the restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of the country, the military said. The operation was conducted in the North Waziristan District of the province after information about the presence of terrorists in the area was received, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) — the military’s media wing. After an intense exchange of fire between the soldiers and the terrorists, four militants were killed, the ISPR said. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the…

Apple took a step back in its feud with Epic Games on Friday, clearing the way for the Fortnite videogame maker to launch its own online marketplace on iPhones and iPads in Europe. Earlier this week, Apple had taken steps to block Epic from bringing back the popular game, which Apple removed from its App Store in 2020 after Epic broke the iPhone maker’s in-app payment rules in protest. Apple’s decision to open its door to Epic follows the European Union’s Thursday deadline for Big Tech companies to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), a set of rules that…

Dean Burmester and Abraham Ancer both shot seven under par 63’s to lead the Individual Event after the first round of the $25 million 54-hole LIV Golf Hong Kong at Fanling Golf Club. The Team Event sees last week’s runners-up Stinger GC continue their fine form with a 16 under-par best three from four total, with the Crushers GC, one shot back. On a day of low scoring over the testing Hong Kong Golf Club layout – with a freshening breeze forecast to get stronger for the weekend, there is a packed leaderboard with six players on 64, just a…

One of the most popular security cameras of 2024 is the Google Nest Cam. With a sleek design, reasonable price, and support for both indoor and outdoor use, it’s a versatile camera that works well regardless of where it’s installed. However, like all electronics, things don’t always work as expected. When this happens, it might be time to perform a factory reset. Performing a factory reset on the Nest Cam wipes all your stored settings and data, returning the unit to its default factory settings. This is a great way to remove a pesky glitch – though it’s also useful…

Dubai-based carrier Emirates will be serving thousands of meal boxes for fasting passengers both onboard and at boarding gates of the Dubai International Airport during the Holy Month of Ramadan, the airline said on Friday. The Dubai-based carrier also revealed that it will screening an array of religious content and popular TV shows on ice, and offering traditional Ramadan dishes at its lounges. Meanwhile, Muslim passengers onboard a flight will be informed of the iftar time by the captain, the airline said. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Ramadan boxes will also be…

UAE and Kuwait authorities arrested three people and seized 3.75 million lyrica tablets in two different operations, the Ministry of Interior said on Friday. In a joint operation based on the information shared between both the authorities, UAE officials arrested a person in possession of 2.75 million tablets, while authorities in Kuwait nabbed two people in possession of 1 million tablets, at the Kuwait International Airport. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Last month, UAE had helped arrest a fugitive wanted in Kuwait and seized more than 300,000 Kuwaiti dinars. Watch the video…

In terms of world-changing technologies, ChatGPT has truly made a massive impact on the way people think about writing and coding in the short time that it’s been available. Being able to plug in a prompt and get out a stream of almost good enough text is a tempting proposition for many people who aren’t confident in their writing skills or are looking to save time. However, this ability has come with a significant downside, particularly in education, where students are tempted to use ChatGPT for their own papers or exams. That prevents them from learning as much as they…

Residents and tourists can now get discounts of up to 40% discount across more than 40 of Abu Dhabi’s premier attractions following the launch of the Abu Dhabi Pass. Experience Abu Dhabi, in partnership with global travel marketplace Alike, launched the initiative which will also see residents and tourists be able to get opportunities for skip-the-line access as well as exclusive discounts on SIM cards, transportation, and other travel-related services. Passholders can tailor their experience with three pass options that suit different trip lengths and budgets. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Experience…